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Google Home vs Google Home Max

    3.8 in
    5.62 in
    Google Home Wireless Speaker
    Google Home
      13.25 in
      7.48 in
      Google Home Max Wireless Speaker
      Google Home Max
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      18
      3.7 out of 5
      9 user ratings
      5 stars
      		0 %
      4 stars
      		88 %
      3 stars
      		11 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      Read editorial reviews
      22
      4.1 out of 5
      10 user ratings
      5 stars
      		10 %
      4 stars
      		90 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      Read editorial reviews
      User rating
      60
      3.9 out of 5
      60 user ratings
      5 stars
      		38 %
      4 stars
      		31 %
      3 stars
      		20 %
      2 stars
      		5 %
      1 stars
      		5 %
      49
      4.0 out of 5
      49 user ratings
      5 stars
      		24 %
      4 stars
      		48 %
      3 stars
      		24 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

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      Sound

      Google HomeGoogle Home
      Google Home MaxGoogle Home Max
      Supported formats
      • FLAC
      • MP3
      • WAV
      • OGG Vorbis
      • AAC+
      • FLAC
      • MP3
      • OGG Vorbis
      • WAV

      Design

      Google HomeGoogle Home
      Google Home MaxGoogle Home Max
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Brown
      • Grey
      • Orange
      • Purple
      • Silver
      • Wenge
      • White
      • Charcoal
      • White

      Dimensions

      Google HomeGoogle Home
      Google Home MaxGoogle Home Max
      Height5.62 in7.48 in
      Width3.8 in13.25 in
      Depth3.8 in6.08 in
      Weight16.96 oz186.95 oz

      Connectivity

      Google HomeGoogle Home
      Google Home MaxGoogle Home Max
      USByesyes
      Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
      USB
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Bluetooth version4.14.2
      Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)01
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes

      Features

      Google HomeGoogle Home
      Google Home MaxGoogle Home Max
      Docking station for mobile/Tabletnono
      Radio receivernono
      Smart speaker (virtual assistant)yesyes
      Streaming standardsGoogle CastGoogle Cast

      Power

      Google HomeGoogle Home
      Google Home MaxGoogle Home Max
      Battery operatednono
      Electric (not USB)yesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

              Google Home vs Google Home Max - User Opinions

              • harley.stamm
                over 1 year ago
                The Max's hardware does include significant upgrades however, such as a camera, a larger 10-inch screen, and a more powerful speaker. Combined these improvements open up new doors for Google's smart display tech.Dec 25, 2021
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              Google Home vs Google Home Max - Editorial Reviews (1)

              Google Home Max review
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              SoundGuys
              Published: 27.04.2021
              Google Home Max review

              The Google Home Max is impressive and sounds good, but it's a discontinued speaker. What should you get instead?

              14 minute read

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